Gallbladder CT Appearances
Emphysematous Cholecystitis CT Findings
- Gas in gallbladder lumen, wall or pericholecystic fat
- Gallbladder can perforate
- Can lead to hepatic abscess
Other Information About Emphysematous Cholecystitis
Etiology:
- Associated with ischemia and diabetes
Epidemiology:
- Rare
- More common in males
- Typically presents after age 60
Presentation:
- RUQ or abdominal pain
- Fever
- Tachycardia
- Abdominal distension
- Jaundice
Prognosis:
- 5-year relative survival rates are:
- Mortality is about 15-25%
- Must be treated immediately, usually with surgery
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